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title: "What happens if I am caught with an unregistered NFA item?"
description: "Possession of an unregistered NFA device is a federal felony. Penalties include up to 10 years in prison and fines up to 250,000 dollars. Your lawyer can argue lack of knowledge or challenge the..."
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date: 2026-08-24
modified: 2026-08-24
author: "The Law Office of Chad F Bank"
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# What happens if I am caught with an unregistered NFA item?

Possession of an unregistered NFA device is a federal felony. Penalties include up to 10 years in prison and fines up to 250,000 dollars. Your lawyer can argue lack of knowledge or challenge the legality of the search that found it.